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Dealing with dental anxiety in patients.

5 Tips for Working With Patients With Dental (and Orthodontic) Anxiety

By American Orthodontic Society | June 8, 2024

Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is more common than many of us general dentists realize. While the National Library of Medicine published insights many years ago suggesting that dental…

Don't miss our next straight wire orthodontics course.

Did You Miss AOS’ Last Straight Wire Orthodontics Course? There’s Another Coming Up Soon!

By American Orthodontic Society | June 1, 2024

Boost your practice and gain CE credits at the same time. Continuing education in orthodontics allows general and pediatric dentists to enhance patient care and stay up to date with…

3D printing and orthodontics.

Interesting Tidbits About the Use of 3D Printing in Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | May 22, 2024

Advancements in Orthodontic Appliances Dentistry has been at the forefront of 3D printing since the technology’s inception, pushing it forward and providing many of its most practical applications. Modern developments…

Dental practice efficiency.

Part 3: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Maximizing Operational Efficiency

By American Orthodontic Society | May 15, 2024

Effective ways to operate your practice efficiently. As your dental practice continues to grow, it’s important to focus on ways that you can improve efficiency to maximize your dental practice…

Attract and retain your patient base.

Part 2: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Attracting and Retaining Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | May 8, 2024

Practice building: attracting and retaining a solid patient base. Once you’ve established your practice, the next step is attracting and retaining a solid patient base. While the previous entry helped…

Set yourself up for dental practice success.

Part 1: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Building a Solid Foundation

By American Orthodontic Society | May 1, 2024

Steps to building a successful dental practice. Achieving success with your dental practice is no small feat. But it’s something you can achieve with the right approach and a little…

Comprehensive early treatment mechanics.

Sign Up Today! Learn About Comprehensive Early Treatment Mechanics for the Growing Child

By American Orthodontic Society | April 24, 2024

Providing Interceptive Orthodontic Care for Children Pediatric dentistry poses a variety of unique challenges related to ensuring healthy development in patients. Many of these challenges require orthodontic intervention to handle…

Choosing the right temporary dental staffing.

Temporary Dental Staffing: How to Find the Right Fill-Ins So You Can Enjoy Your Vacation

By American Orthodontic Society | April 15, 2024

Enjoy your vacation knowing your practice is in good hands. Taking time off is good for your mental health. Vacations can prevent burnout and prepare you to be more productive…

Cornerstones of a dental marketing agency.

The 5 Cornerstones of a Dental Marketing Agency to Accelerate Your Business

By American Orthodontic Society | April 8, 2024

Accelerate your practice by working with a marketing agency.  Cultivating a dental practice requires a significant time investment, which some doctors don’t have. And with competition continuing to increase, it…

Take a straight wire course at AOS.

4 Reasons Why You Should Enroll in the Intermediate Straight Wire Course

By American Orthodontic Society | April 1, 2024

Invest in your future with the Intermediate Straight Wire Course. Orthodontic treatment can range significantly in complexity. Some orthodontic courses for general dentists only leave you prepared to handle the…

Understanding patient personas.

Yes, Your Dental Practice Will Benefit From Patient Personas

By American Orthodontic Society | March 23, 2024

How Patient Personas Help You Reach Your Ideal Patients Recognizing that not all patients are the same is a must in your dental practice. While some oral health discussions are…

Orthodontics may help bruxism and TMJ.

The Bruxism and TMJ Connection: The Big Way Orthodontics Can Play a Role

By American Orthodontic Society | March 16, 2024

Orthodontic Treatment for TMD This article explores the significant relationship between bruxism, TMJ disorders, and the practical application of orthodontic principles in dentistry. Understanding this connection equips dentists to manage…